Melanagromyza angeliciphaga
This record describes Melanagromyza angeliciphaga (species). Recorded family: Agromyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Melanagromyza angeliciphaga is an internal stem borer. It is very difficult to identify from the adult fly but can be identified by examination of the pale yellow puparium within the stem of the host plant. See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme website for further details of the puparium, and other information about this species. Melanagromyza limata / M. sativae / M carota (ref: Warrington, B. P. (2023). Melanagromyza angeliciphaga . Accessed at https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/agromyzinae/melanagromyza/melanagromyza-angeliciphaga/ on 13/12/2023) Unless identified by a recognised expert, the puparium should be examined under a microscope and the identifying features shown clearly in the photographs submitted. The host plant must be specified. Where the host plants Angelica, Heracleum or Pastinaca are present. (ref: Warrington, B. P. (2023). Melanagromyza angeliciphaga . Accessed at https://agromyzidae.myspecies.info/taxonomy/term/75 on 04/08/2023) Click on the ' further details ' link in the 'Description' section above. Then click on the Phenology tab which will provide phenology details for both adult and larval stages.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Agromyzidae
- Genus
- Melanagromyza
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Where the host plants
Seasonal Activity
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Additional species information
Recorded status
Nationally Scarce A
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Melanagromyza angeliciphaga. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Melanagromyza angeliciphaga
What is Melanagromyza angeliciphaga?
Melanagromyza angeliciphaga is a species in the family Agromyzidae, within the order Diptera.
Where is Melanagromyza angeliciphaga found?
Habitat: Where the host plants
When is Melanagromyza angeliciphaga active?
Melanagromyza angeliciphaga: seasonal activity - Click on the '.